The End of Technology

In early June, it’s the college entrance examination season in China.

This should have been the season for major universities to sharpen their knives, but the development of an incident in the capital’s university circles has repeatedly shocked the public.

Yanbei Sports University opened a mathematics department with the help of Yanbei University. Academician Fan Zhenhua of the Yanbei International Mathematics Center, in order to promote this matter, even rushed forward and backward during the BRICS National Mathematics Conference. It is said that he even rushed to the Ministry of Education’s university management department and directly slapped the table.

What is even more unexpected is that Academician Lu Zhengyue, the director of Huaqing School of Mathematics, who has always been at odds with Fan Zhenhua, reportedly scolded Fan Zhenhua in private for being more cunning than a fox, and then took the initiative to express his support for this matter at a certain meeting. The reason is even more confusing.

"Universities that cultivate sports talents can also develop into comprehensive universities in the future."

What the hell kind of reason is this?

So a boss can be willful enough to support something without even bothering to find a reliable reason? The name of the school is already positioned as a sports university, but it wants to develop into a comprehensive university? It's better to remove the word "sports" and merge with Yanbei University directly!

But the strange thing is that with the joint efforts of two-digit academicians, the ridiculous thing of Yanbei Sports University opening a mathematics department was actually passed quickly. Also qualified for admission. Of course, this is not unexpected. After all, the teacher comes from the School of Mathematics of Yanbei University to teach, and even the teaching materials are synchronized with those of Yanbei University, so it is impossible to mislead students.

Even for many candidates who failed the college entrance examination and like mathematics, failure to predict is still an opportunity.

As we all know, it is very difficult to pass the Mathematics School of Yanbei University. This is equivalent to being able to study with teachers from the top universities in China with only a second-level exam. It means that you may become familiar with professors from Yanbei University in the future, which will be much more convenient when taking the postgraduate entrance examination.

The principle of the first to get the moon near the water and the tower has never changed.

But not many people know what Yanbei University is spending such a high price on.

The gap in information means that not many people can understand this matter. As for the news that Xu Xingfan had released before, there were many speculations. But that's just speculation.

With both Yanbei University and Yanbei Sports University remaining silent, the outside world can only view this matter as a spectacle.

On June 10, the first day after the college entrance examination, the BRICS Mathematicians Conference concluded successfully.

After finishing the last exchange activities in the morning and having a sumptuous lunch, Fan Zhenhua came to Yanbei Sports University in the afternoon to meet with the leaders of the University.

Of course, he is not alone. This is the last important conversation between the Yanbei International Mathematics Center, the School of Mathematics of Yanbei University and the National Sports University to help build the Department of Mathematics. Now that the necessary procedures have almost been completed, the Mathematics Department of Yanbei University of Physical Education can be officially listed after the two parties sign the contract.

There was no need to be in such a hurry. But both Fan Zhenhua and the leaders of the National Sports University felt that it was too deliberate to have only one student in the mathematics department this year.

Although this timing is embarrassing, it is definitely too late for publicity. But with the Yanbei University brand name and teachers, I think it can attract a few candidates to apply.

In fact, the requirements are not high. It’s okay to have three or five people in the new department. Of course, it would be best if we can recruit more than ten people.

For Fan Zhenhua, this meeting is actually very important. There are certain things that need to be said upfront when signing a contract.

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When the two parties meet, there is no need to eat. The host and the guest are enjoying themselves. After all, there are not many situations where both parties feel that they have won at the beginning of the cooperation. For Yanbei Sports University, after signing the contract today, they have already won.

Fan Zhenhua has convinced everyone related to Yanbei University.

In one or two months, the paper will be published in the "Annals of Mathematics", and the Mathematics Research Center of Yanbei University and the School of Mathematics of Yanbei University will be placed in the unit column, so this is not a loss. It's just that some teachers have trouble attending classes, and it's not troublesome to get to the University of Sports and Medicine. It's just a matter of giving them some subsidies.

Spending a small amount of money to get your school's name in top mathematics journals is definitely worth it. You must know that many mathematics professors at Yanbei University may not be able to write an article that can be accepted by the "Annual Review of Mathematics" in their lifetime. this is the truth.

The number of papers published in top journals and the number of citations have always been one of the important reference standards for the strength of a research university.

After all, there is no need to question the quality of papers that can be published in top journals. Since it represents the strength of the author, it also represents the scientific research strength of the university. This is also the reason why major universities will issue rewards to authors of top publications, and even clearly indicate the price.

This is despite the recent repeated attempts to control antinomianism.

A few years ago, the price would have been clearly stated.

Not to mention that Ning Zi’s paper also solved a mathematical problem that has troubled the world for hundreds of years. It is very likely that the International Congress of Mathematicians to be held in Brazil next year will invite him to give a one-hour report.

Mention the name of Yanbei University again during the report, and this time it will be a pure profit.

So even when sitting at the negotiation table, the two sides are still having a great time talking and everyone is very happy.

"Okay, everyone, we won't say much more. In fact, today's agreement is just a formality, but in order for us to ensure happy cooperation in the future, let's talk about one thing first. Future students of the Department of Mathematics of the Physical Education University For any papers published in the academic field with professors recruited by your school, the unit field must be written as the Department of Mathematics co-founded by the Yanbei Mathematics Research Center, the School of Mathematics of Yanbei University and Yanbei University of Physical Education. Isn’t this requirement too much?”

After a friendly exchange, Fan Zhenhua took out the contract he had prepared and handed it over.

This is actually something that has already been communicated, so the other party naturally has no objections.

Chen Yonggang took over the contract, and after briefly browsing it, he signed the contract quickly and stamped it with the seal that had been prepared nearby. After doing this, the president of the Sports University showed a clear smile and asked: "Academician Fan, our admissions teacher said that you noticed that student because of one of his papers. Now that the contract has been signed, you should There’s no need to hide it, right? Can you reveal some information about how high-level a paper this kid has written?”

This question has been in Chen Yonggang's mind for a long time. He was afraid that it would affect cooperation, so he only asked it now.

Seeing the old academician across from him smiling like a flower, and just as he was about to open his mouth to answer his doubts, the phone on the table opposite him vibrated and lit up.

Then he could only look at the number on the other side, shook his head apologetically, and then picked up the phone first.

"Sorry, this is a call from a very important friend abroad. There should be something more important. Let's talk later."

"It's okay. You answer the phone first."

Fan Zhenhua smiled apologetically, answered the phone, and then heard complaints from the other side.

"Fan, what happened? Didn't you tell that little guy about my invitation? Why did his latest thesis submission come from Yanbei Sports University? Isn't this ridiculous?"

"Huh?" Fan Zhenhua was also confused when he heard this, and then subconsciously glanced at the other side...

what's the situation? New paper?